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2018 top independent restaurants in Chicagoland

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

Fifteen of the country's highest-grossing independents are located in Chicago and the surrounding area, an increase of three from last year's list. The number is bolstered by a group of steakhouse newcomers including Maple & Ash, RPM Steak and Swift & Sons.

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2018 top independent restaurants in Las Vegas

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

Las Vegas is home to the top-grossing restaurant in the country, Tao, along with 12 others from our ranking. Newcomer Beauty & Essex opened a Vegas location that mirrors the original in New York City.

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What's worrying independents in 2018?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

Leading operators share their top concerns—and how they are coping.

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What Bill Ackman sees in Starbucks

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 15, 2018

The activist investor believes the company’s stock price could double over three years, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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What’s the difference between sharks and most PE investors? About 3 teeth

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 10, 2018

Yeah, there are some good ones. It’s the others that have changed the game—and tarnished the industry’s image in the process.

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Why private equity is good for the restaurant business

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 10, 2018

The investors have helped push the industry in a positive direction, even if they have some ruthless traits, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Three examples of franchising done right

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 08, 2018

Focus on operator profitability has helped chains such as Domino’s, Popeyes and Chick-fil-A thrive, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Should restaurant owners that wait tables accept tips?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Oct. 05, 2018

The labor crunch means owners and managers may have to help out the front of house. But they are not typically considered tipped employees, Advice Guy says.

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